Overview

The Department of Interactive Media at the University of Miami is launching a new minor in User Experience Design. This program offers essential knowledge and hands-on experience in creating intuitive, user-friendly digital products. The curriculum combines interaction design, user research, and visual design to prepare students for user experience design careers across various industries. Through theoretical learning and practical applications, students will enhance user satisfaction by improving usability, accessibility, and interaction with digital products.

Curriculum Requirements

Core Courses 1
CIM 102Interaction Design3
CIM 202User Experience Design3
CIM 412Human-Computer Interaction3
Electives 2
Choose two of the following:6
CIM 332
Visual Design for Interactive Media
CIM 343
Front End Fundamentals
CIM 422
Human-Centered Design
CIM 469
Interactive Media Internship
CIM 489
Special Topics in Interactive Media
CIM 505
Technology Trends
CIM 515
Interactive Media Business Essentials
CIM 579
Interactive Media Practicum
CIM 582
UX Research Methods
JMM 331
Introduction to Infographics and Data Visualization
Total Credit Hours15
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Students cannot double count any CIM courses from the User Experience Design minor towards the Interactive Media major. Consult the director of the Interactive Media program or a CIM faculty advisor for course alternatives. 

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Students can construct the User Experience Design minor in conjunction with the director of the Interactive Media program or a CIM faculty advisor.  

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A minimum grade of C or higher is required for all courses taken toward the minor.